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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.48, 3,323.23 and 571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.48, 3,323.23 and 571.91 is: 857.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.48 : 3,323.23 = 571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.48/3,323.23 = 571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.48x = 3,323.23 × 571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.48x = 1,900,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,589.12/2,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.87

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